The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has released a report that shows melons, cut fruit and specialty fruit were key drivers in year-over-year sales growth in Ontario retail produce departments. Stone fruit was up nine per cent.

The Ontario government has announced a $130 million, three-year commitment to back the Ginseng Storage Loan Guarantee Pilot Program. Participating growers can borrow up to $1 million against the value of their stored crops with the government…

The Canadian Horticultural Council is rebranding to Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada. The sector represents more than $5.6 billion in annual farmgate sales.

Creative campaigns by the PEI Potato Board have kept the ban of potato exports front and center for consumers – and politicians. The recent give-away of potatoes from five farms is the latest example.

Free access is offered to the virtual 100th anniversary annual general meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Council. Meetings start March 7 and end on March 11.